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French fry boxes are small open-top cartons, usually with a lower front lip, that hold chips upright so they can be scooped and eaten on the move. Because they are open, steam escapes and fries stay crisp longer than in a closed box. They are a strong branding spot too, since a fry scoop is held and seen for the whole meal.

Scoop-front fry holders

Custom French Fry Boxes

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Product features

Built around the job
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Open top lets steam out

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Scooped front lip

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Holds fries upright

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Grease-resistant board

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Small, medium and large scoops

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Pre-glued pop-open seam

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Lidded delivery version

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Tall back print panel

Specifications made for your product.

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Every final specification is confirmed against product weight, packing method, print coverage, route, and order volume.

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SKU
bm-1079
Dimensions
Custom-made around the product and packing workflow
Materials
Grease-resistant paperboard, Kraft paperboard, Coated white board
Printing
CMYK, Pantone, white ink, or unprinted
Finishes
Matte, gloss, soft-touch, foil, embossing, spot UV
Quantities
Starting at 100 on selected configurations
Proofing
Dieline and digital proof

What changes the price.

Cost factors

Every project is quoted individually. These are the choices that move the price on almost every order.

Grease resistance
Board treated to hold back oil costs more than plain board but avoids see-through stains.
Size
Small, medium and large scoops each need their own cutting die.
Print
Bold full-colour print is popular here and costs more than a single colour.
Lidded versions
A closing top for delivery adds board and folding.
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Choosing this format

Why fry boxes are left open

Fries go soggy from their own steam, so the box is built to let it escape.

A hot portion of chips gives off a lot of moisture in the first few minutes. In a closed box that steam condenses back onto the fries. An open scoop lets it rise away, so the outside stays crisp for longer.

For delivery, a vented lid or a box with holes in the top is a middle ground: it keeps fries in the bag but still lets moisture out. We make a lidded version of the scoop for exactly that.

  • Open top for counter service
  • Vented lid for delivery
  • Avoid sealed tubs for crisp fries

The scooped front

A lower front wall makes the fries easy to reach and shows them off.

Most fry scoops have a taller back panel and a cut-down front, so the portion looks generous and hands go straight in. The tall back is also the best print area on the box.

Grease and loaded fries

Plain fries and loaded fries need different boxes.

Salted fries mostly leave light oil spots, which grease-resistant board handles. Loaded fries with cheese, gravy or sauce are wet, heavy and eaten with a fork, so they suit a food tray or a lidded box with a coated inside rather than a scoop.

Questions about french fry boxes.

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How do you size fry scoops for small, medium and large portions?+

We size each scoop to your real portions, so the fries stand a little above the rim. Weigh a small, medium and large portion of your own cut and send us the weights with the type of fry, since thin fries pack down far more than chunky chips. A scoop that is too big makes a portion look mean, and one too small spills at the counter.

Do fry scoops arrive flat, and how are they set up?+

Yes. We supply fry scoops flat with the side seam already glued, so they pop open with a squeeze and need no folding. They take little space next to the fryer and can be opened one at a time as orders come in. Lidded delivery versions take a moment longer, as the top is closed and tucked after filling.

Is a fry scoop or a paper fry bag better?+

We make both, and they suit different counters. A paper bag uses less material, but it crushes in a carrier and oil shows through sooner. A scoop holds the fries upright, keeps its shape in a hand or on a tray, and gives a far better print area. Bags suit high-volume counters, while scoops suit menus where the look of the portion matters.

Is the print on your fry boxes safe next to food?+

Yes. We print the outside of fry scoops and leave the food side unprinted unless you ask for inside print, and we confirm the inks, board and coating are suitable for food contact before production. Low-migration inks are the usual choice for food packaging, which matters on a scoop because hands and fries touch the rim throughout the meal.

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